An art deco table lamp, the frosted glass shade designed with chevrons attributed to Verreries D’art Lorrain, the wrought iron base with leaves. France c1925-35

Ht.46cm/18in 11/4.5

Verreries D’Art Lorrain (VAL), Croismare (1925-34)

Verrerie De Belle-étoile, Daum & Co.

• The Factory: Production was centered at the Verrerie de la Belle Étoile in Croismare, near Lunéville. While owned by Daum, it operated as a distinct entity with its own artistic direction.
• Between 1930 and 1936, Pierre d’Avesn managed the Croismare facility. He brought a more refined, sculptural quality to the production. Crucially, he negotiated a deal where his personal designs could bear his own name, “P. d’Avesn”, alongside or instead of the company marks.
• The purpose of buying this factory was to compete with René Lalique and others for the lucrative market of Department Stores and large-scale retailers, particularly in the USA.
• Art glass produced by Daum’s “Verreries D’Art Lorrain, Verrerie De Belle-étoile” was signed either “P.d’Avesn, Lorrain” or “Lorrain, Nancy France” or “Val”.